Nanba Interviews

Movement is Learned

Although animals are born often fully able to walk, run, fly, or swim, human beings learn how to move after they are born. Much of this movement is done by observation and imitation of parents and the people we spend time with. In this interview (in Japanese) by William Reed with Yano Tatsuhiko, a leading authority on Nanba movement, the theme is how we learn movement. Because we learn everything from posture to the way we walk by imitation, and because movement then becomes habitual, it is important to learn from good models of movement. Training in Nanba Movement gives people a good foundation from which to apply natural movement in many areas.

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Maruyama Koretoshi Sensei

Audio Interview (Japanese)

Maruyama Sensei is the founder of the Aikido Yuishinkai, and my teacher of many years. I interviewed Maruyama Sensei recently about the Yuishinkai philosophy and way of living that is both positive and in harmony with nature. The interview was conducted in Japanese, and covers many topics ranging from how to train in daily life, to how the way we use our mind affects other people and our own destiny.

Maruyama Sensei is 71 years old, and in Japan, people over 70 are required to retake their driver’s test, with 5 items including eyesight, field of vision, reflexes, and other physical tests related to driving skill and safety. Although he is over age 70, Maruyama Sensei’s tested the resiliency and vitality of a person in their 20s, despite the fact he has not driven a vehicle for two decades. Aikido is pure Nanba, and Maruyama Sensei is living proof of its benefits.

Excerpt of Nanba Musician’s performance

Here is a 14 minute excerpt of the performance given by the violinist and pianist interviewed above. Their music is captivating, and takes both performer and listener to a higher plane.

These and other Nanba Musicians will lead the Nanba revolution in music training.

Interview with Nanba Musicians (Japanese)

I had the privilege of interviewing two classical music students at Toho Gakuen who are studying Nanba Movement as well as piano and violin. Their remarks were extremely insightful. The violinist commented that her music performance had been enhanced by Naginata training. Learning to move the long spear taught her to be aware of how her arm and body movements were connected internally, leading to enhanced awareness and control of her physical condition in music performance. Able to perform better under pressure, and tune her body as well as her instrument.

As accompanist, the pianist commented that she was able to better sense the timing and intentions of the violinist, thanks to Nanba training. Yano Sensei explained how Nanba helps musicians enhance their performance skill and musicianship. An excerpt of their performance follows below.

In the Living Room—Singapore Radio

In February 2008, I appeared as a guest on a popular radio show in Singapore called, The Living Room with Stanley Leong.

I talk with Stanley about applications of the martial art of Aikido in business, about Nanba movement, risk taking, innovation, overcoming fear, and some fresh insights into Guerrilla Marketing, including how to gain mind share in an attention-deficit economy and how to gain traction in your marketing.

This is the full interview, 25 minutes long, so that you may wish to download it and listen to it on your audio player.

The sound quality is professional radio quality, and Stanley is a fantastic interviewer.

I was in Singapore in February doing seminars for Singapore Press Holdings, and had the wonderful opportunity to appear on Stanley's radio show. Enjoy!

Will Reed